DOUGLAS COUNTY, Mo. (KY3) – A Mansfield man is facing multiple charges after a teenager was hit by a car on Sunday, February 5th. Court records show Jerry Hall, 43, is charged with DWI: serious bodily injury, two counts of first-degree endangering the welfare of a child, operating a vehicle without a valid license, failure to register a motor vehicle and operating a motor vehicle without maintaining financial responsibility. According to a probable cause statement from the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, two officers were dispatched to an Ava gas station in response to a person who said someone had been…
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Kraken AutomotiveApril 22, 2022December 20, 20220 comments Celebrate all year long with these 6 green car tips Kraken Automotive always recommends regular vehicle maintenance and better driving habits. This will help your vehicle last longer. The following tips will ensure you are well on your way to environmentally friendly car care. Keep your engine at peak performance: A simple spark plug failure can reduce fuel efficiency by up to 30%. Replace filters and fluids as recommended in your vehicle’s owner’s manual. It will also help keep you in shape. Don’t ignore the check engine light: Newer vehicles have cleaner…
PRESS RELEASEPosted on February 11, 2023 Many car accidents happen every day on the road and can be the result of distracted or reckless driving, going over the speed limit, texting while driving, and lack of car maintenance. According to global road safety statistics, every year more than 1.35 million people die and millions more are injured due to road accidents worldwide. The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) reported that 20 percent of all traffic accidents occur due to improper car maintenance. Regular car maintenance is supposed to not only make your ride crash-proof, but also prevent costly problems…
***For all things Wyoming, sign up for our daily newsletter*** By Kevin Killough, State Energy ReporterKevin@CowboyStateDaily.com What could make a car chase scene more exciting than criminals being arrested because they have to stop at a charging station? During Sunday’s Super Bowl, General Motors will unveil its new ad campaign featuring Will Ferrell and other startups to announce the automaker’s new partnership with Netflix. That includes placing GM’s lineup of electric vehicles on the streaming service’s shows. Typical marketing Vince Bodiford, publisher of TheWeekendDrive.com, said the partnership should come as no surprise. “Product placement is nothing new in the auto…
If your vehicle won’t start, it’s a good clue that you may need a new car battery to get things going. But did you know there are other warning signs too? Rather than waiting to be stuck at home, at work, or even on the side of the road with a vehicle that won’t start, it’s good to know what to look out for. Today, we’re going to tell you some of the most common signs that it’s time to buy a new car battery. 5 Indicators It’s Time for a New Car Battery 1. You notice a slow engine.…
It wasn’t that many years ago that if you needed a replacement part for your broken down car, you would go to your local motor factor shop or dealership and get them. But the massive growth in internet usage, technological advances and to some extent the Covid lockdown period have opened the (car) door to a much wider world of online shopping. And that includes engine spares. Companies have been created solely to meet the demand for parts, and have IT systems, massive warehouses and fleets of vans and drivers waiting to find, pack and deliver the item you need,…
center, leaves court in San Francisco, California, U.S., on Tuesday, January 24, 2023. Photographer: Marlena Sloss/Bloomberg© 2023 Bloomberg Finance LPElon Musk, the Twitter CEO who is reportedly struggling with engagement on his social media platform, personally asked Twitter users to like a car ad for Hyundai on Friday. It was the latest sign that Musk might be running out of ideas on how to make Twitter profitable. “Take heart,” Musk tweeted to his followers on Friday about the car’s announcement. The ad, which features actor Kevin Bacon and his daughter Sosie Bacon, is for the Hyundai Ioniq 6 electric car,…
Common problems on the BMW N55 The N55 is the successor to one of the most legendary European engines of all time. It doesn’t matter if it’s a 135i or a 335i, these cars are some of the most solid and adjustable out there. However, while it can be considered much more reliable than its big brother, the N55 still has a few skeletons in its closet that you should watch out for, whether you’re an owner or a potential buyer. VANOS solenoid failure Since their introduction to BMW models in 1992, VANOS systems provide variable valve timing to BMW…
The 2023 Chicago Auto Show kicked off this week and saw the unveiling of several new 2024 crossover SUVs. The 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander, 2024 Subaru Crosstrek, 2024 Volkswagen Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport, as well as the 2024 Chevy Trailblazer, debuted this week. Plus, we took a first drive in the 2023 Honda Accord hybrid sedan. That’s what made the headlines at The Car Connection this week. 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander Preview The three-row SUV comes in two body styles for 2024, including a new, larger Grand Highlander with two hybrid powertrain options. 2023 Honda Accord Review Redesigned this…
Good morning!There’s a 50% chance you’re reading this in the morning, so I went with it. There’s also a 50% chance it’s currently evening, but look, we can’t both be right. Although, there is a 10% chance that you will disappear during your working day and scroll through our website. “That’s 110%,” you say. Well, that’s because we don’t believe in 100%, we only give 110. But well done with your combined skills, you’re a credit to your maths teacher and I can see why your employer keeps you around. How did we go at our awards ceremony? How we…